Tens of thousands of talented hopefuls have taken to the Boroondara Eisteddfod stage over its 35 years. And among its standout talents is last year’s Piano Concerto Award winner Charlie Wu (pictured).

At just 12 years old, Charlie impressed judges with a commanding performance of Rachmaninoff’s famously difficult Piano Concerto No. 3. He earned praise for his exceptional technique and musical maturity – summed up as ‘just incredible’.

This year the Eisteddfod embraced a whole new festival feel, with heats in music and drama filling the Hawthorn Arts Centre over 3 weekends in May.

Now the finals are in sight. Talented musicians will compete in piano, strings, brass, woodwind and classical voice.

Tickets go on sale from 5 June for:

• Eisteddfod finals on Sunday 14 and 21 June
• Finale Gala concert on Sunday 21 June.

The 2026 Piano Concerto Award will be decided on Sunday 20 September – another opportunity to witness an emerging artist make their mark.

Find out more at our 2026 Boroondara Eisteddfod page.